Farmer Support News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Tur procurement begins in major states; Govt to procure 100% of Tur, Urad and Masur
New Delhi March 13: Tur (Arhar) dal procurement picks up in major Tur producing states says a press release by the ministry of agriculture, government of India.
MP Cabinet allocates Rs 30.56 crore for 'Poshan Bhi-Padhai Bhi' programme
Bhopal, March 4: Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved several key proposals, including reorganisation of three forest divisions in the Chhindwara forest circle, which includes Chhindwara and the newly formed Pandhurna district.
Gondal MSP procurement center launched in Gujarat
Gondal, March 3: The Gondal Marketing Yard in Gujarat's Saurashtra has commenced the Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement of pigeon pea (tuvar) at Rs 1,510 per 20 kg.
MP puts wheat procurement on hold amid high moisture concerns
Bhopal, March 1: The Madhya Pradesh government has postponed its wheat procurement programme, pushing back the start date from March 1 to March 15. The wheat will be procured at Rs 2,600 per quintal across its 4,000 procurement centres.
PM Modi releases installment to 9.8 Crore farmers amounting to more than Rs 22,000 crore
New Delhi, February 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Monday in Bhagalpur, Bihar.
PM Modi releases 19th instalment of PM-KISAN, over 9.8 crore farmers get money in accounts
Patna/New Delhi, Feb 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday transferred the 19th tranche of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) into accounts of crores of farmers, from Bihar's Bhagalpur district. An amount of Rs 22,000 crore was transferred into the accounts of over 9.8 crore farmers including 2.41 crore female farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Gujarat govt to procure chickpeas & mustard at MSP
Gandhinagar, Feb 17: The Gujarat government has announced that it will start purchasing chickpeas and mustard at a Minimum Support Price (MSP) from March 14.
Turkish experts urge developing countries to prioritise agriculture for food security
Istanbul, Feb 6: Agricultural experts in Turkey said that developing countries must prioritise agriculture to ensure national security and food sustainability through robust farmer support.
Telangana government issues guidelines for Rythu Bharosa
Hyderabad, Jan 12: The Telangana government on Sunday issued guidelines for the implementation of the Rythu Bharosa scheme, which is set to be implemented from January 26.
Telangana to give Rs 12,000 per acre for farmers, not Rs 15,000 as promised
Hyderabad, Jan 4: The Congress government in Telangana has decided to provide investment support of Rs 12,000 per acre to farmers annually under Rythu Bharosa, against Rs 15,000 promised by it during 2023 Assembly elections.